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by the industry are not available locally or take time to develop ... Table 1: Common change induced by mining that can lead to social impacts (Franks, 2011). Social and Cultural Change ... SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF RESOURCE PROJECTS resource projects. 4.

This study examines the impact of coal mining and coal seam methane (CSM) extraction on the ''sense of place'' of the people of the Gloucester Shire, New South Wales. The findings derived from Gloucester inform an analysis of the potential for recognising loss of ''place'' as a social impact within social impact assessment (SIA).

environmental impact assessments. While this paper cannot address all such questions, it can contribute to our understanding of social impacts and how these are experienced across a number of communities within the same region; including towns that are exposed to a number of mining developments. Social impact assessment (SIA) studies are most

India Coal Sector Rehabilitation Project : environmental impact assessment : Summary of an environmental social impact assessment of the Indian coal sector (English) Abstract. Coal is India''s most important source of commercial energy, currently meeting about twothirds of that country''s energy needs.

Social impact assessment (SIA) is a process for the identification, analysis, assessment, management and monitoring of the potential social impacts of a project, both positive and negative. The social impacts of a project are the direct and indirect impacts that affect people and their communities during all stages of the project lifecycle.

social and economic impacts is provided in section two, while the coal mining industry in the Bowen Basin of central Queensland is described in section three. The results of traditional assessment methodologies for the case study follows: social impact assessment in section four, and economic impact assessment in section five. Results of

Continuation of Boggabri Coal Mine Social Impact Assessment 17 February 2010 for Boggabri Coal Pty Limited Page 5 Ref: 100217 Boggabri SIA_ HANSEN BAILEY The communities of the Gunnedah Basin face a number of potential challenges associated with the expansion of the local coal mining industry. These may include:

Apr 10, 2012· The expansion and contraction of the coal mining industry in Australia has placed pressure on regional communities and environments and multiplied the extent, magnitude and profile of cumulative impacts. While some mining communities have benefited from the expansion of the coal industry through the creation of jobs and the investment in economies, the compounding impacts of multiple mining ...

Particular focus is placed on coal mining in the Mpumalanga Province, which accounts for over 84% of South Africa''s coal production. This was done with a view to developing a better understanding of the interrelationships between the coal mining industry and the local environment and society in which it operates.

iv | GHD | Report for Adani Mining Pty Ltd Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project, 41/25215/11 Executive Summary A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is the overarching framework that includes a process of identifying, analysing, managing and monitoring positive and negative impacts on people that

The expansion and contraction of the coal mining industry in Australia has placed pressure on regional communities and environments and multiplied the extent, magnitude and profile of cumulative impacts. While some mining communities have benefited from the expansion of the coal industry through the creation of jobs and the investment in economies, the compounding impacts of multiple mining ...

Nov 01, 2012· If you believe industry propaganda, coal mining is a panacea not only for economic ills but also for smoothing troubled social waters. But a lack of local evidence about the health impact .

4 Guidebook for Evaluating Mining Project EIAs sensitive areas or are near previously isolated communities. If a proposed mining project involves the construction of any access roads, then the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the project must include a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and social impacts of these roads.

A review of economic impact assessment (EcIA), social impact assessment (SIA), and community participation practice in the rapidly growing coal industry of Australia''s Bowen Basin suggests significant shortcomings in scope and reporting with neither EcIA nor SIA giving adequate attention to the measurement and distribution of negative impacts.

Big five Tough social issues in mining. ... Many developing countries have weak legislation on the management of mining impacts, and the use of tax and royalty revenues. This may allow some officials to adopt corrupt practices, and some miners to dodge responsibilities. ... Social Assessment, Engagement and Advice newsletter

Social impact assessment and the coal seam gas controversy in Queensland, Australia ... nature and significance of CSG mining impacts, and the extent to which they can coexist with agriculture, remains, however, a key source of conflict, as is the definition of ''prime ... Mining companies, industry bodies and State government representatives ...

In recent years, changes in management techniques have efficiently minimised many negative impacts. Mining companies are also making efforts to reduce the environmental and social impacts of ...

However, it does not provide guidance on how this social impact assessment should be conducted. To start addressing this guidance gap, the Department has developed a social impact assessment guideline for State significant mining, petroleum production, and extractive industry developments (State significant resource projects).

local, state and Australian governments. While the Qld Government Social Impact assessment process is a big step in the right direction, alone this policy instrument is insufficient to address cumulative social impacts of mining developments on whole regions over time. Regional Development Australia

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Project Name: Maamba Collieries Power Generation Project ... pollution associated with selfburning low grade coal stockpiled for decades and in the ... MCL plans to revive coal mining and construct a thermal power plant that would be

Social impact assessment in the mining sector: Review and comparison of indicators frameworks ... (but including coal). ... Social impacts of the mining industry emerged from the literature.

3. Social and economic impact assessment is an important component of environmental planning and project approvals processes in Australia. While the EIS process remains important for the assessment of new projects, it does not cover all the economic and social impacts of mining on regional communities.

The Department''s social impact assessment guideline for State significant mining, petroleum production, and extractive industry development (State significant resource projects) establishes a clear, consistent and rigorous framework for identifying, predicting, evaluating and developing responses to the social impacts of those projects, as part of the overall environmental impact assessment.

DOI / MEQ impact assessment and social impact assessment components. While the EIS process 18,2 remains important for the assessment of new projects, it does not cover all the economic and social impacts of mining on regional communities. Key deficiencies include: .
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